Sorry Trump, But Canada Would Rather Join Eurovision

Our neighbors to the North are set to make their debut at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.

DARA representing Bulgaria with the song "Bangaranga," winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, celebrates on stage while holding the trophy during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

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While Donald Trump has his heart set on making Canada part of the United States, our neighbors to the North would rather join Euro(Vision). The Eurovision Song Contest announced on Wednesday (July 1) that, despite being an ocean away, Canada has officially been invited to join next year’s competition.

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